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Hardy Earns Third No. 1 On Billboard's Country Airplay Chart With 'Truck Bed'

Hardy Earns Third No. 1 On Billboard's Country Airplay Chart With 'Truck Bed'

Hardy earned his third No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart thanks to "Truck Bed."

"Truck Bed," released on Big Loud, rose from No. 2 to No. 1 on the survey dated March 30. The song saw a 13% increase to 31 million audience impressions in the week of March 15-21, according to Luminate.

Hardy co-wrote the song with Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson and Hunter Phelps; Joey Moi produced the track. The song features on Hardy's LP The Mockingbird & the Crow, which launched as his first No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart in February 2023.

"I'm so thankful," Hardy tells Billboard of his newest Country Airplay coronation. "I know my music is a little left of center, so thank you, country radio, for taking a chance on me and playing this song. I can't wait for you guys to hear what's coming next!"

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Dierks Bentley Plays Tom Petty's Guitar In Video For Cover Of 'American Girl'

Dierks Bentley Plays Tom Petty's Guitar In Video For Cover Of 'American Girl'

Dierks Bentley recently shared a music video for his cover of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' "American Girl."

The video shows Bentley playing Petty's own Rickenbacker guitar, flown in from the rock icon's archives in California for the shoot.

The Wes Edwards-directed music video was shot at the Clementine in Nashville, Tennessee, with Bentley teaming up with his band - which includes fellow singer-songwriter Charlie Worsham.

"Holding an instrument that carries so much musical history and significance was surreal, you could almost feel the stories resonate from it as I played it," Bentley said in a press release. "Tom Petty's lyrics and delivery were a huge part of what made his music so impactful."

Bentley's cover version of "American Girl" will feature on the upcoming tribute album, Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty from Big Machine Records.

Petty's "American Girl," which became a staple of his set lists, appeared on the Heartbreakers' debut, self-titled album.

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The War And Treaty Share Steamy New Track 'Stealing A Kiss'

The War And Treaty Share Steamy New Track 'Stealing A Kiss'

The War And Treaty recently released a steamy new track, called "Stealing A Kiss."

Written by the husband-and-wife pair and inspired by their passion for each other, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter put their undeniable chemistry on full display in this soulful and seductive new tune.

"This song feels like a shot of red bull after an 8-hour shift with two more to go," says Michael. "Tanya and I are super excited to deliver this envelope of country soul to our world."

"Stealing A Kiss" is the first new song from The War And Treaty since their major label debut Lover's Game.

The War And Treaty recently earned their first ever Grammy nominations for Best American Roots Song for "Blank Page" and for the all-genre Best New Artist.

Upcoming dates for the duo include the Mavis Staples 85th Birthday Concert, Stagecoach, CMA Fest, performances across Europe, and several tour stops with Zach Bryan.

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Milwaukee's Summerfest Reveals Star-Studded 2024 Lineup

Milwaukee's Summerfest Reveals Star-Studded 2024 Lineup

Milwaukee's Summerfest has revealed a star-studded lineup for this year's edition, including headliners Maroon 5, Lil Uzi Vert, and Keith Urban.

The annual event takes place over three weekends with totally different lineups. Summerfest is scheduled for June 20 through 22, June 27 through 29, and July 4 through 6.

Opening weekend will feature Kane Brown, Motley Crue, and a still-unannounced headliner. Other performers include Goo Goo Dolls, Black Pumas, Brittany Howard, Taking Back Sunday, En Vogue, Dawes, O.A.R., Three Dog Night, The War and Treaty, Jamila Woods, Umphrey's McGee, Chelsea Cutler, Seether, Buckcherry, Kameron Marlowe, and Nightly.

Urban will headline weekend two, alongside Tyler Childers and Illenium. Supporting performances include NeedToBreathe, Muna, Fletcher, Key Glock, Sleater-Kinney, S.G. Goodman, Adeem the Artist, REO Speedwagon, Ethel Cain, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Amos Lee, Metric, Ken Carson, Alana Springfield, The Hold Steady, The Afghan Whigs, Hawthorne Heights, and The Dandy Warholds.

On the third weekend, Maroon 5 and Lil Uzi Vert will headline, with support from AJR, Carly Rae Jensen, Lil Yachty, JID, Rico Nasty, and Lihtz. The final weekend will also feature Bryson Tiller, Mt. Joy, Local Natives, Cold War Kids, Mariah the Scientist, Coin, Paul Cauthen, The Wallflowers, Amy Grant, Del Water Gap, Nikki Lane, Brian Kelley, Sleeping with Sirens, Extreme, BoDeans, Cimafunk, and Sueco.

Tickets for Summerfest 2024 are on sale now. A mix of single-day, three-day, and nine-day passes are available on the festival's website.

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Jordan Davis, NEEDTOBREATHE To Join Forces For 'CMT Crossroads,' CMT Music Awards Performance

Jordan Davis, NEEDTOBREATHE To Join Forces For 'CMT Crossroads,' CMT Music Awards Performance

NEEDTOBREATHE and Jordan Davis are joining forces to create musical memories for the CMT Music Awards next month in Austin, Texas.

The rock band will join "Next Thing You Know" singer Davis for an outdoor taping of "CMT Crossroads" at the University of Texas at Austin's UT Tower on April 5 before they perform on the 2024 CMT Music Awards on April 7.

Kelsea Ballerini will host the 2024 CMT Music Awards, which will air live from 8 PM ET/PT on CBS and be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

To attend the "CMT Crossroads" taping, fans must register at https://gothamcasting.com/cmt-music-awards/.

Other 2024 CMT Music Awards performers include Ballerini, Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson and Sam Hunt.

Ballerini, Wilson and Jelly Roll are part of a five-way tie for leading nominee at the fan-voted awards show alongside Cody Johnson and Megan Moroney. Each artist is up for three awards at the 2024 CMT Music Awards.

More performers and presenters will be revealed in the coming weeks.

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Alabama Announce 2024 'Roll On II' North American Tour

Alabama Announce 2024 'Roll On II' North American Tour

Alabama recently announced the 20-city 2024 Roll On II North America Tour.

The second edition of their 2023 tour of the same name kicked off at Lucas Oil Live in Thackerville, Oklahoma, on March 23.

Artists such as The Marshall Tucker Band, Diamond Rio, Jamey Johnson, the Bellamy Brothers, and Lee Greenwood will perform as special guests on select dates.

Alabama frontman Randy Owen said he looks forward to singing some of the band's favorite hits, including, "Mountain Music," "Tennessee River," and "Feels So Right."

"It's just a matter of getting up on stage and enjoying it," he said. "We can't wait to see the fans who made it all possible."

Alabama is expected to announce additional dates later.

In between the tour, the country band will play June Jam XVIII in Fort Payne, Alabama, on June 1.

The lineup for the concert will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

2024 Roll On II North America Tour Dates:

March 23 - Thackerville, Okla. @ Lucas Oil LiveApril 5 - Clearwater, Fla. @ The Sound at Coachman Park (with Diamond Rio)April 7 - Hollywood, Fla. @ Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & CasinoApril 25 - Norfolk, Va. @ Chartway Arena (with Lee Greenwood)April 27 - Hershey, Pa. @ Giant Center (with Lee Greenwood)May 11 - Orange Beach, Ala. @ The Wharf Amphiteatre (with Jamey Johnson)May 17 - Council Bluffs, Iowa @ Stir Concert Cove - Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino & HotelMay 19 - Moline, Ill. @ Vibrant Arena at the Mark (with the Bellamy Brothers)June 1 - Fort Payne, Ala. @ June Jam XVIIIJune 15 - Columbia, S.C. @ Southeastern BBQ Showdown at Segra ParkJune 22 - Gay, GA @ Long Leaf Country Music Festival (with The Marshall Tucker Band)June 27 - Fort Yates, N.D. @ Prairie Knights Casino & ResortJune 29 - Dauphin, Manitoba, Calif. @ Dauphin's CountryFestJuly 25 - Columbus, Ohio @ Ohio State FairJuly 27 - Gethsemane, Ky. @ The Amp at Log Still (with Lee Greenwood)Aug. 8 - Selbyville, Dele. @ Freeman Arts PavilionAug. 10 - Doswell, Va. @ Atlantic Union Bank After Hours at Servpro PavilionSept. 13 - Stateline, Nev. @ Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at HarveysNov. 8 - St. Augustine, Fla. @ St. Augustine AmphitheatreNov. 9 - St. Augustine, Fla. @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre

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Gavin Rossdale Calls Divorce From Gwen Stefani His 'Simplest Shame'

Gavin Rossdale Calls Divorce From Gwen Stefani His 'Simplest Shame'

Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale has described his divorce from Gwen Stefani as his "simplest shame."

In the latest episode of the Amy & T.J. podcast with Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes, Rossdale opened up about his 2015 divorce from the No Doubt singer.

"I never thought I'd ever get divorced. So there's a simple shame in my life," he says.

"I feel bad for my kids... I wish I could have found a way to not have that in their lives. It wasn't fun for me to come from a broken home... It can be quite debilitating for kids... the overriding things is you don't want to let your kids down," Rossdale said, referring to his sons with Stefani; Kingston, 17, Zuma, 15, and Apollo, 10.

In apparent reference to his former wife, Rossdale said, "The biggest thing would be when you see the kids that sometimes there's a loss. It'd be nice if there was more of a connection with the person who made them with me."

In 2021, Stefani married singer Blake Shelton, who previously divorced from Miranda Lambert.

"I go to a lot of events where there's 'the other team,' so to speak and I just feel really proud of myself in my consistency as a father. I know in my heart that I'm super consistent," said Rossdale.

Roosdale said that although the separation was "hugely emotional," he preferred not to discuss their relationship in public.

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Jelly Roll To Host 'Opry NextStage' Event Ahead Of ACM Awards

Jelly Roll To Host 'Opry NextStage' Event Ahead Of ACM Awards

The Grand Ole Opry has announced that Jelly Roll will host the Opry NextStage Live From Texas show at Lava Cantina on May 15 at 2:30 pm CT in The Colony, Texas.

"Opry NextStage is important because I think it's creating a culture around younger artists, introducing them to the Opry the right way, and then bringing them up to that next stage," said Jelly Roll.

Added the singer-songwriter and multiple CMT Music Awards-winner, "It's showing them the way and getting that Opry love that we all look for in the industry. There's no more special of a co-sign in country music than the Grand Ole Opry."

The lineup of performers include members of the newly announced Opry NextStage Class of 2024 - Anne Wilson, Chase Matthew, Ella Langley, Flatland Cavalry, Madeline Edwards, and Wyatt Flores.

The event is held on the eve of the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards. Tickets are on sale now.

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Maren Morris Announces 2024 'RSVP Redux' North American Tour

Maren Morris Announces 2024 'RSVP Redux' North American Tour

Maren Morris has announced her 2024 RSVP Redux North American Tour.

The 11-date tour will start on May 29 at The Masonic in San Francisco, California. Betty Who will join Morris as special guest on select dates.

Announcing the tour on Instagram, Morris said, "RSVP Redux Tour - the tour that never was, gets a 2024 redux. playing the fan club shows last year made me realize how much I missed the intimate venues and having fun dusting off some deep cuts."

"I didn't want to stop, so we are carrying the spirit of those shows to slightly bigger rooms where more people can join us," she continued. "with the GIRL 5 year anniversary last week, it just made sense to give life back to the tour that covid took from us. this tour is going to be so much fun with different sets every night."

The title of her latest tour - RSVP Redux Tour - serves as a revival and reunion for the 2020 RSVP Tour.

Tickets for the tour will be available through an artist presale beginning on March 26 at 10 a.m. local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week. The general on-sale begins on March 29 at 10 a.m. local time. For more information on tickets, visit https://www.marenmorris.com/

RSVP Redux Tour 2024 Dates:

May 29 - San Francisco, CA @ The MasonicMay 31 - Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes AmphitheaterJune 1 - Seattle, WA @ Chateau Ste. MichelleJune 3 - Vancouver, BC @ Queen Elizabeth TheatreJune 5 - Boise, ID @ Revolution Concert House and Event CenterJune 6 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The ComplexJune 8 - Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial TheatreJune 11 - Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks AmphitheatreJune 12 - Dillon, CO @ Dillon AmphitheaterJune 14 - Lincoln, CA @ Thunder Valley CasinoJuly 31 - Sandpoint, ID @ Festival at Sandpoint

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Kip Moore Announces Departure From MCA Nashville

Kip Moore Announces Departure From MCA Nashville

Kip Moore has announced his departure from MCA Nashville, his label home for more than a decade.

Moore revealed his decision and future plans in a post on Instagram, saying, "I've been extremely grateful for the opportunity to make records on a label like MCA over the last 10 plus years. They've been such a top notch team and I've been so lucky to have had the freedom through the years to do it my way."

"Promo team.I can't say enough about the rock stars each one of you are. You work tirelessly and you don't get thanked enough. I almost stayed because of that bond alone. Luke, Mike, Cindy.thank you for everything. Forever grateful. Brian & good hair Joe thank you. All the staff behind the scenes.digital, marketing, video, Sarah (Obama).. I appreciate all you do and did. I'm not sure where I'll end up (currently having those discussions & entertaining new deals)," he added.

Moore also revealed that he is going to record what would be his sixth studio album, his first independent album in his career.

The announcement was followed by another post showing Moore in the recording studio.

The country music singer and songwriter released his debut single, "Mary Was the Marrying Kind," and debut album, Up All Night, under MCA Records.

Moore also disclosed that he will be touring Australia and New Zealand this fall as part of his Nomad World Tour.

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Brett Young's 'In Case You Didn't Know' Certified Diamond

Brett Young's 'In Case You Didn't Know' Certified Diamond

The Recording Industry Association of America, or RIAA, has officially certified Brett Young's No. 1 hit "In Case You Didn't Know" Diamond.

The milestone marks 10 million certified units in the U.S. and only the ninth country single to earn the prestigious honor in RIAA history.

"This has truly been the song that keeps on giving. As grateful as I am to this song, and what it is meant to my career, I'm even more grateful to all the people behind the scenes that works so hard to make sure it would be the successful," said Young. "I think we all had high hopes, but never imagined this song earning an RIAA Diamond certification. Thank you to everybody that came out, and everybody that had a hand in all of the success."

Young performed "In Case You Didn't Know," "Lady" and current single "Dance With You" from his latest album Across The Sheets before accepting the Diamond award at an event hosted by the RIAA at the Adventure Science Center in Nashville.

Young's music industry friends, media, his wife Taylor and daughters Rowan and Presley attended the ceremony.

With this, Brett has earned 11 RIAA certifications.

"'In Case You Didn't Know' is truly one of those rare and extraordinary evergreen songs-it's been seven years since its release and it continues to play and play, and reach new audiences for Brett," shared Big Machine Label Group's Chairman and CEO Scott Borchetta.

Following his headline Dance With You Tour, Brett is currently out with Sam Hunt on the Outskirts Tour 2024 and will head to Europe for multiple dates throughout May.

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Eric Church, Tyler Childers Among Inaugural Country Calling Festival Headliners

Eric Church, Tyler Childers Among Inaugural Country Calling Festival Headliners

Eric Church, Tyler Childers, Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson, are set to headline the inaugural Country Calling Festival 2024.

The two-day event will also feature legends like Dwight Yoakam, Martina McBride, Tanya Tucker, and Clint Black. Bailey Zimmerman, Brothers Osborne, and Ingrid Andress will also make appearances.

The inaugural Country Calling Festival will take place at the Ocean City Boardwalk at Ocean City Inlet Beach on October 4 and 5. Tickets are on sale now.

The festival offers both one-day and two-day tickets for general admission (GA), GA+, VIP and platinum. Two-day general admission tickets start at $199, and one-day general admission tickets start at $155.

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Jimmie Allen Reveals He Had Twins With Another Woman Amid Divorce

Jimmie Allen Reveals He Had Twins With Another Woman Amid Divorce

Jimmie Allen recently took to social media to reveal he had twins with another woman amid his divorce from his estranged wife, Alexis Gale.

Allen shared some photos on Instagram Stories. There are snaps of his older three children - son Aadyn (9) from a previous relationship, and daughters Naomi (4) and Zara (2) with Alexis, and photos of his 9-month old twins Aria and Amari, who were born out of his relationship with another woman.

Another photo is that of his youngest child, Cohen (5 months), whom he shares with Alexis. Cohen was born in April 2023 after the couple announced their separation and filed for divorce.

Allen concluded the Stories with a brief message that read, "I have 6 kids. I love each one of them. I refuse to let anyone make me feel ashamed of any of my children. The only opinion I care about is theirs."

Allen and Alexis got married in June 2020, and announced their separation in April 2023. Allen filed for divorce on April 28, 2023, citing irreconcilable differences.

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Parker McCollum To Headline Return Of ACM Lifting Lives LIVE

Parker McCollum To Headline Return Of ACM Lifting Lives LIVE

ACM Lifting Lives, the philanthropic partner of the Academy of Country Music, has announced the return of ACM Lifting Lives LIVE, the tent pole fundraising event of ACM Awards Week.

The event brings together artists, industry members, and fans for an all-star concert on the golf green at Topgolf The Colony on May 15, ahead of the 59th ACM Awards the following evening.

ACM Award winner Parker McCollum will serve as the headliner for this year's event, with additional performers to be announced in the coming weeks.

In its second year in Texas, Parker McCollum and Friends: ACM Lifting Lives LIVE will raise money and awareness for ACM Lifting Lives, which works to improve lives through the power of music with a specific focus on health-related initiatives that use music therapy as a way of healing.

"I am truly honored that ACM Lifting Lives has given me the opportunity to host the Parker McCollum & Friends: ACM Lifting Lives event this year at Topgolf in The Colony, TX," McCollum says. "The work they do to improve lives through the power of music and the funds they raise are vital to helping folks in and out of our Country music community. I can't wait to have some of my really talented friends join me for a great night supporting the mission of ACM Lifting Lives and help them continue their incredible work."

Tickets for the event are on sale now at ACMLiftingLives.org/concert. The concert will start at approximately 7:45 p.m. CST.

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Lauryn Hill, Guns N' Roses & Charley Pride Recordings Among 2024 Grammy Hall Of Fame Inductees

Lauryn Hill, Guns N' Roses & Charley Pride Recordings Among 2024 Grammy Hall Of Fame Inductees

The Recording Academy has announced 10 recordings to be newly inducted to the Grammy Hall Of Fame as part of its 2024 inductee class and in celebration of its 50th anniversary.

This year's Grammy Hall of Fame additions, the first inductions since 2021, include four albums and six singles that exhibit qualitative or historical significance and are at least 25 years old.

The 2024 Grammy Hall Of Fame inducted recordings include Lauryn Hill's The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Guns N' Roses' Appetite For Destruction, and Charley Pride's "Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'".

Others include recordings by De La Soul, Buena Vista Social Club, Donna Summer, Wanda Jackson, Kid Ory's Creole Orchestra, The Doobie Brothers, and William Bell. Eligible recipients will receive an official certificate from the Recording Academy.

The inducted recordings will be added to the iconic catalog residing at the Grammy Museum. They will be honored at the Grammy Museum's inaugural Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala and concert, to be held at the NOVO Theater in Los Angeles on May 21.

Tickets for and performers at the Gala will be announced later.

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Beyonce Unveils 'Cowboy Carter' Album Cover

Beyonce Unveils 'Cowboy Carter' Album Cover

Beyonce recently took to Instagram to share the album cover for her forthcoming LP, Cowboy Carter.

"This album has been over five years in the making. It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed.and it was very clear that I wasn't," Beyonce wrote in the post.

"But, because of that experience, I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive," she continued. "It feels good to see how music can unite so many people around the world, while also amplifying the voices of some of the people who have dedicated so much of their lives educating on our musical history."

"This ain't a Country album. This is a 'Beyoncé' album. This is act ii COWBOY CARTER, and I am proud to share it with y'all!" she concluded her post.

The album cover for the record finds Bey, clad in red, white and blue chaps and wearing a white cowboy hat, raising the American flag while perched on a white horse.

Beyonce's previous album Renaissance, a Billboard 200 topper, won four Grammys. The record also had a couple of Hot 100 top 10 hits in "Break My Soul" (No. 1) and "Cuff It" (No. 6).

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George Strait To Perform At Texas A&M's Kyle Field In June

George Strait To Perform At Texas A&M's Kyle Field In June

George Strait has announced that he will perform a concert on June 15 at Texas A&M's Kyle Field. The show will be the only performance be the Texas troubadour in his home state this year.

The King of Country Music will be joined by special guests Parker McCollum and Catie Offerman.

The news follows the recent announcement that Strait will once again team up with Chris Stapleton to perform one-off stadium dates this year with stops at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, Chicago's Soldier Field, Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium and more. Joining Strait and Stapleton for those nine dates are special guests Little Big Town.

Since his record-breaking Cowboy Rides Away Tour in 2014, Strait has performed only limited engagements.

Tickets to the Kyle Field performance go on sale to the general public on March 28 at 10 a.m. CT via TheKingAtKyle.com. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets beginning March 22 at 10 a.m. CT through March 27 at 10 p.m. CT.

Strait's 2024 Concert Calendar:

5/4 Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, IN5/11 EverBank Stadium Jacksonville, FL5/25 Jack Trice Stadium Ames, IA6/1 Bank of America Stadium Charlotte, NC6/8 MetLife Stadium East Rutherford, NJ6/15 Kyle Field College Station, TX* 6/29 Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT7/13 Ford Field Detroit, MI7/20 Soldier Field Chicago, IL12/7 Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas, NV

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Eddie Vedder Compares Taylor Swift Fans To 'Punk Rock Crowds'

Eddie Vedder Compares Taylor Swift Fans To 'Punk Rock Crowds'

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder said in a recent interview with Mojo that he sees similarities between Taylor Swift's fans and the punk rock crowds of his youth.

Vedder, who said he made it to a Swift concert after one of his daughters convinced him to attend, added that he was immediately impressed by the communal atmosphere surrounding the show.

"The run-up to it, making friendship bracelets with her and the generosity of these young girls and boys, trading these bracelets with different messages on them - lyrics, song titles, just acts of goodwill on these little bracelets," Vedder explained in the interview. "They had found their tribe; they were all agreeing on something."

Vedder said that he saw a distinct similarity between Swifties and punk rock crowds despite the totally different musical style.

"The craziest thing," the singer noted, "was it reminded me of punk rock crowds, of being aligned with all of the misfits in our town, back in the day. It was galvanizing and powerful."

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Keith Urban, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson & More To Perform At 2024 CMT Music Awards

Keith Urban, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson & More To Perform At 2024 CMT Music Awards

CMT has revealed the first round of performers for its 2024 CMT Music Awards. The lineup is a who's who of country music's latest headliners and beloved stars.

Keith Urban, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Bailey Zimmerman and Sam Hunt will join the show's host, Kelsea Ballerini, as performers on the 2024 CMT Music Awards, which will air live from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on April 7 on CBS. The show will also be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

Ballerini, Wilson and Jelly Roll are part of a five-way tie for leading nominee at the fan-voted awards show alongside Cody Johnson and Megan Moroney. Each artist is up for three awards at the 2024 CMT Music Awards.

The nominees for the night's top honor - Video of the Year - include Ballerini, Kacey Musgraves and Brandy Clark featuring Brandi Carlile, in addition to Darius Rucker, Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan.

Voting for Video of the Year will remain open throughout the show at vote.cmt.com. Voting for other awards is open through April 1.

More performers and presenters will be revealed in the coming weeks.

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Aaron Lewis Shares New Single 'Over The Hill' From Upcoming Album

Aaron Lewis Shares New Single 'Over The Hill' From Upcoming Album

Aaron Lewis recently shared "Over the Hill," the final preview from his upcoming solo country album The Hill.

The Hill is set to drop on Friday, March 29th via The Valory Music Co.

"'Over The Hill' is the realization that we all make mistakes, take different paths and learn as we go," explains Lewis. "I've embraced it with no regrets."

"Over The Hill" was written by Lewis, Matt McGinn and Bobby Pinson. It is the third single to be released from the upcoming project after "Let's Go Fishing" and "Made in China."

The former frontman of Staind, Lewis' most recent solo album was Frayed at Both Ends, which dropped on January 28, 2022. It peaked at No. 5 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and was the top-selling country album in America on release.

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